Exponent Calculator
Raise a base to any power — including negative and fractional exponents — and see scientific notation for huge results.
Result
1,024
Breakdown
- Scientific notation
- 1.024000e+3
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FAQ
What does a negative exponent mean?
It means take the reciprocal: 2⁻³ = 1 / 2³ = 1/8 = 0.125.
What does a fractional exponent mean?
It is a root: 8^(1/3) = cube root of 8 = 2, and 9^(1/2) = √9 = 3.
What do negative exponents mean?
A negative exponent means reciprocal: 2⁻³ = 1/2³ = 0.125. The result is small and positive, not negative.
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